Talk:Genovese Syndrome

I think a very recent incident for this particular phenomenon was when the Chinese toddler was run over by a van 4 times and left in the middle of a relatively busy market road for almost a half hour until someone actually came to help. The security video footage is absolutely astonishing, and very graphic, so warning, but here is the news article... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15398332

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Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the incident with Ms. Genovese also lead to the implementation of some laws that require a person to report a crime if they see it. I can't remember what those laws are called but I believe they fall under our civil duties.

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I think it is misprision. But it also depends on the jurisdiction/state you are in I believe. I also think that if you are in an authoritative position (like doctor, teacher, etc.) then you are legally obligated to put forth any information about felonies that can/have harmed the individual or others, in most states that is. I may very well be wrong on this though, and please correct me if so. This is all probably quite relevant with the Penn State stuff going on right now.

This page needs citations. --tjcortez 09:19, 11 December 2011 (EST)